Charles L. Williams
Jun 29, 2013
Charles L. Williams, 76, went to his heavenly home June 29, 2013, in Bay City, Texas. He was born in Gulf, Texas, on April 20, 1937, to Charles P and Dorothy J. (White) Williams. He was a member of the Bay City High School Class of 1956, and a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Bay City....
Gus Leroy Hoffman
Jun 27, 2013
Gus Leroy Hoffman, 83, of Markham passed away June 27, 2013. He was born September 14, 1929 in Markham, TX to the late Guss Hoffman and Selma Schulze Hoffman. He worked for Bay City ISD for many years and the El Campo Post Office. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou Hoffman; daughters Beverly Ann Cline (Butch) of Hankamer, TX, Gretchen...
Mr. Luat Nguyen
Jun 26, 2013
Mr. Luat Nguyen, 80, of Palacios passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in Victoria, TX. He was born September 15, 1932 in Vietnam to the late Van Nghi & Huyen Thi Nguyen. Luat was a long time resident of Palacios, a member of the Catholic Church, & a Shrimper. He is survived by his wife: Thi Truc Nguyen; 5 daughters:...
Donald Wayne Gibbens
Jun 25, 2013
Donald Wayne Gibbens, 95 formerly of Bay City, passed away on June 25, 2013 in Katy, Texas. He was born February 10, 1918 in Scott County, Arkansas to the late Bud D. and Cassie Gibbens. He moved to Bay City in 1928 where he eventually met his future wife, Eva. They married on May 17, 1941, and resided in Bay...
Raul Garza, Jr.
Jun 22, 2013
Raul D. Garza, Jr. 56, of Markham, passed away June 22, 2013. He was born March 27, 1957 in Indio, CA to Oralia D. Garza and the late Raul M. Garza. In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish his memory his brother Noe Garza; sisters Esther Zepeda, Norma Brooks and Veronica Sanchez; 9 nephews Sergio, Javier, David, &...
Donald Lynn Thompson Sr.
Jun 19, 2013
Don Thompson, 67, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away June 19, 2013 in the Methodist Hospital in Houston after a brief illness. He was born January 6, 1946 in Orlando, Florida to Gertrude Greene Hornbostel. He was a resident of Bay City for 52 years. He was proud to be a Texan and said, "He got here as...
Carlitos Flores
Jun 19, 2013
Carlitos Flores, 19, of Bay City passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013. He was born January 16, 1994 in Bay City to Javier & Maria Guadalupe Murillo Flores. Carlitos is a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and a Pipefitter. He is survived by his parents: Javier & Maria Flores; son: Zayden Alexander Flores; sister: Zoyla Flores; and...
Ignatz Joe Ledwig, Sr.
Jun 18, 2013
Ignatz Joe Ledwig, Sr., 83, of Bay City passed away June 18, 2013. He was born July 10, 1929 in Matagorda County to the late Frank Phillip Ledwig and Julia Hahn Ledwig. His wife Lue Ella Ledwig preceded him in death as well as brothers Mike, Stanley, Leo, Alois and Julius Ledwig. Survivors include daughter Linda Sue Richardson of Fredericksburg,...
Cathey Lynne Willson
Jun 17, 2013
Cathey Lynne Willson, 58, of Bay City passed away June 17, 2013 in Houston. She was born November 24, 1954 in Bay City to John Paul & Evelyn Sutton Mielsch. Cathey was a long time resident of Bay City, a member of the Eastern Star, a member of the First Christian Church, a Teacher, and Counselor. She is survived by...
Earl Otto Dibbern
Jun 17, 2013
Earl Otto Dibbern, 84, of Bay City passed away June 17, 2013. He was born February 13, 1929 in Houston, TX to the late John Christian Frederick Dibbern and Minnie Kuehnle Dibbern. Earl was well known for his craftsmanship and the love of building custom homes in Bay City and surrounding areas. He began his building career with his father...
Wilda Mary Ryman
Jun 17, 2013
Wilda Mary Ryman, 70, of Wadsworth passed away June 17, 2013. She was born July 4, 1942 in Bay City, TX to the late Joseph Edward Billeau and Louise DeSoto Billeau. Her husband Raymond Rymond, sister Margaret Billeau and two infant daughters preceded her in death. Survivors include Daughters Mary Maxwell & husband Jake of Azle, TX, Terry Ryman &...
Oscar Jaramillo, Sr.
Jun 16, 2013
Oscar S. Jaramillo, Sr., 76, of Bay City passed away June 16, 2013. He was born September 20, 1936 in Realitos, Texas to the late Manuel Jaramillo and Hortencia Salinas Jaramillo. His wife Lorrine Garcia Jaramillo preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters Virginia Cruz and Sylvia Mann; sons David, Hector, Joe, Leroy, Luis Noe and Oscar Jaramillo, Jr.; brother...
Joe Anthony Acosta
Jun 15, 2013
Joe Anthony Acosta, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 surrounded by family. Anthony was born on June 13, 1936 in Bay City to the late Baldomero and Estella Acosta. Anthony loved music and history. He never met a stranger. Anthony was there to help those in need. Anthony is survived by his son, Mark Anthony & wife (Florene) Acosta;...
Viola Mehrens Sullivan
Jun 15, 2013
Viola Mehrens Sullivan was born March 29, 1925 to the late Emil Mehrens and Mabel Thonsgaard Mehrens at Northern Headquarters near Midfield, Texas. The family later moved to Carancahua near Danevang where they became involved in cotton and rice farming for many years. Vi attended Louise High School graduating in 1942. She then attended Texas Women's University at Denton, Texas...
Eva Lois Stansberry
Jun 11, 2013
Eva Lois Taylor-Stansberry was born August 24, 1934 in Lexington, Texas and at 78 was called to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy Taylor and Maude and Charlie Adams, husband Robert E. "Bobby" Stansberry, one son, one sister and one brother. She is survived by five sons...
Maria G. Naranjo
Jun 9, 2013
Maria G. Naranjo, 80, of Markham went to her eternal rest on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Maria was born on August 5, 1932 in Taft, Texas to the late Manuel and Catarina Barron Gutierrez. Maria was a very loving, nurturing and devoted mother. She loved to cook for her family. Maria's faith and relationship with God were very important to...
Leah Bryant Kennedy
Jun 8, 2013
Leah Bryant Kennedy, 73, of Bay City went to join the angels in heaven on June 8, 2013. She was born January 31, 1940 in Altus, Oklahoma to the late Wesley Bryant and Gertrude Bryant. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Ray Shelnick of Blessing, Texas. Survivors include her husband Ross R. Kennedy of Bay City, Texas...
Clifford Paul Cooper
Jun 7, 2013
Clifford Paul Cooper was born on February 14, 1932 in Nixon, Texas to George and Ima Ivy Cooper. He passed peacefully on June 7, 2013 surrounded by his family. Paul moved to Palacios, Texas in the early 40's. He enlisted in the Army at the age of 17 and served in the Korean War as a Master Sergeant. He married...
Rodolfo Delossantos
Jun 5, 2013
Rodolfo DeLosSantos, 65, of Bay City passed away Wednesday June 5, 2013. He was born October 26, 1949 in Lagarto, Texas to the late Victor & Inez Gutierez DeLosSantos. Rodolfo is survived by his loving wife: Eva Luna Garza DeLosSantos; 4 daughters: Yolanda, Esmarilda, Ida, Rebecca, & Rosario DeLosSantos; 6 sisters: Santos B., Victoria Gutierez, Marin P., Rafela Perez, Adelfa...
Pete Medina
Jun 4, 2013
Pete R. Medina, 82, of Bay City passed away June 4, 2013. He was born March 8, 1931 in Thompson, Texas to the late Eusebio Medina and Bonifacia Reyes Medina. He worked for Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City for many years. Survivors include his wife, Olivia Medina; daughters Bonnie Carlin & husband Ricardo of Bay City and Carol...
